I'm really annoyed by the fact that I have to be approved before I can talk. Why do I have to get approved? Is that really necessary? Why was that rule added?So everyone else except forum.zdoom.org nerds are not legit users? What about people who want to learn more about ZDoom and are not registered here? 100% possible.

Because otherwise the server will turn into 4chan faster than you can say 'peanuts'. We've already had users try to spread dank memes and shit and there aren't admins/mods around 24/7. With so many people on there, there must be some kind of countermeasure against idiots who have nothing better to do.

And as for people outside ZDoom, well, if anyone can vouch for them or they turn out to be legit users, they're more than welcome. This is ZDoom Discord server not Internet Discord server. All are welcome, but it's beyond the scope of the server to accept just anyone right off the bat.